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“Yes. I just got it. I can’t wait to dive in,” she said. “But I wanted to call you to talk to you because I just hung up the phone with Daisy, and they want to send you on a tour forWhisper Sweet Nothings.”
They’d discussed doing a book tour later in the series, but I hadn’t expected it to be so soon.
“Really? So the tour would be for the April release?” I asked, and my heart raced in my chest, because that was only two months away.
“Yes. Every retailer has picked it up, and I think this one’s going to put you on the map. Really make a name for yourself. I’m guessing you can retire from your nanny gig after this release.” She chuckled.
I cleared my throat. “Okay. I’ll have to talk to Archer and make sure he can work with my schedule. How long will I be gone?”
“We’re planning on a five-stop book tour, so you’ll be gone for a week,” she said, and I could hear the excitement in her voice.
I should’ve been excited.
This was everything I’d wanted.
Everything I’d worked for.
It was all happening. My books were taking off. My career was going in the direction that I’d only dreamed of.
“Oh wow. That sounds great. I just need to make sure that Archer can cover everything on his own with Melody while I’m gone,” I repeated, because they were all that I was thinking about at the moment. I’d made a commitment to them, and I wouldn’t leave them high and dry.
“All right. I’ll have the team send over an itinerary, and we’ll start getting your travel planned in the next week or so. But you may want to give him notice soon about an early retirement.” She chuckled again. “In all seriousness, Winnie, I think you’re going to get very busy here after this release. I think this series is about to explode.”
“Okay, yes. This is amazing.” Of course it was amazing.
Get on board, Winnie.
“I’ll be in touch after I go through these edits. Talk soon.”
“Sounds good. Thanks for the good news.”
“You got it.” She ended the call, and I pulled out my calendar to see what I had scheduled during release week.
Melody had riding lessons and dance class that week. I was sure Isabelle could help get her to her activities. I was just about to text Archer when my phone vibrated.
Archie
Hey.
Hi. How are you?
Archie
Good. How are you?
I chuckled. This was slightly more formal than we normally texted one another.
I’m good. Are you being weird?
Archie
Maybe. I need to ask you something.
Okay. Ask away.
Archie
Do you want to have dinner with me tonight?
